A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Catana family of Italy.
Reg. 5675 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'arg. à l'aigle de sa., bq. et m. de gu., sur un barré de gu. et d'arg., de six pièces; à la fasce comp. d'arg. et de gu. de six pièces, br. sur le coupé, les émaux opposés à ceux du barré.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Catana Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Catana arms are recorded
The Catana arms were recorded in Vérone, c. 1775.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Catana arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Catana Family in Italy
The family name Catana has deep roots connected to the vibrant culture of Northern Italy. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well established in the historic city of Verona. During this period, Verona served as a vital crossroads for trade and intellectual exchange within the Republic of Venice. Families living in this region often held roles tied to the local economy, such as skilled craftsmanship or land management. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences that shaped the Veneto area over many centuries. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the city, contributing to the long history of a region known for its artistic and architectural achievements.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Catania
Derived from the ancient Greek name Katane meaning below the mountain
This name
CatanaA habitational name for someone originating from the city of Catania in Sicily
also spelled
Katana
Cattana
Catanne
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe della popolazione di Verona, 1775
Cappelletti, Giuseppe, Storia della città di Verona, 1854
Da Persico, Giovanni Battista, Descrizione di Verona e della sua provincia, 1820
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
